GLEN CAMPBELL HAS ALZHEIMER'S

He spoke with People magazine exclusively. The diagnosis was made six months ago, but he has suffered from short term memory loss for years. Because he has some farewell concerts planned this fall his wife Kim says he decided to go public now. She says, "Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer. But if he flubs a lyric or gets confused on stage, I wouldn't want people to think, 'What's the matter with him? Is he drunk?" Glen says, "I still love making music. And I still love performing for my fans. I'd like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin."

QUAKER'S CHEWY SUPERSTAR

Kids 8 to 14 can pick one of four songs - including the JaneDear Girls "Wildflower" - and sing them karaoke style for a chance to win a super cool prize.

$5,000 cash!

Nick Jonas will produce a song they'll record.

They'll sign with Jonas Management Group.

ChewySuperstar.com has all the info.

I SAID IT FIRST

Ever since seeing Ashton Shepherd at Country USA Saturday I have been saying she is awesome. Her performance was terrific. Well, now Rolling Stone recognized her as an "Artist to Watch." The magazine compared her to Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette.

She's had a couple of amazing songs and I hope she can continue to do well. She really is a terrific performer and I think Rolling Stone is totally right!

She has an album coming out soon - Where Country Grows - and she's going to have her baby soon.

Ashton says she hopes to be back in time to hit the CMA red carpet.

P.S. You'll be able to bid on an Ashton Shepherd autographed photo at next year's WBEV/WXRO Children's Radiothon.

MORE 'ALL ACCESS' CRAIG MORGAN

"Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors," his weekly hunting show is back on the Outdoors Channel. Craig says there will be more of the same in the 2nd season. He says, "We're going to highlight the characters that are involved in the show, [like] my band, crew, family members, because they are a big part of my world. Craig says, "That's really what the show is about: my world. So we're going to highlight them a little bit, plus...it gives me an opportunity to make fun of my band guys!"

VINCE GILL

He's getting a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!!

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce decided 2012 will be his year. Vince is expected to join the likes of Jennifer Lopez, the band America, Boyz II Men, Hal David, David Foster and Heart (aka Ann & Nancy Wilson). Barry While will be honored with a posthumous star.

THANK YOU

You are truly the best. Kids in Dodge County will get the support and help they need thanks to all your generous donations for the WBEV/WXRO Children's Radiothon. Almost $112,000 this year! Over $1.1 million in 14 years.

I am truly blessed to live in this community.

Thank you!

WHO BEATS TAYLOR AS HIGHEST PAID MUSICIAN IN COUNTRY?

Forbes has just released their list of the 25 highest-paid musicians from May 2010 to May 2011. This numbers are from all pretax income earned, before subtracting agent and manager fees. Pollstar, RIAA and interviews with industry insiders like lawyers, managers, concert rpomothers, agents and sometimes the musicians helped compile he totals.

As far as who beats Taylor? It's Toby. He is #11 on the list while Taylor is #13. There's only a $5 million dollar difference though.

Forbes 25 Highest-Paid Musicians

1. U2 - $195 million

2. Bon Jovi - $125 million

3. Elton John - $100 million

4. Lady Gaga - $90 million

5. Michael Buble - $70 million

6. Paul McCartney - $67 million

7. Black Eyed Peas - $61 million

8. Eagles - $60 million

9. Justin Bieber - $53 million

10. Dave Matthews Band - $51 million

11. Toby Keith - $50 million

12. Usher - $46 million

13. Taylor Swift - $45 million

14. Katy Perry - $44 million

15. Brad Paisley - $40 million

16. (Tie) Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - $38 million

16 .(Tie) Jay-Z - $38 million

18. (Tie) AC/DC - $35 million

18. (Tie) Sean "Diddy" Combs - $35 million

18. (Tie) Beyonce - $35 million

18. (Tie) Tim McGraw - $35 million

18. (Tie) Muse - $35 million

23. Rascal Flatts - $34 million

24. Kenny Chesney - $30 million

25. Rihanna - $29 million

RED RIVER BLUE

It's the title of Blake Shelton's 8th studio album which is out July 12th. I just got the track listing and wanted to share with you.

1. Honey Bee
2. Ready To Roll
3. God Gave Me You
4. Get Some
5. Drink On It
6. Good Ol' Boys
7. I'm Sorry
8. Sunny In Seattle
9. Over
10. Hey
11. Red River Blue

BABIES!

Congrats to Justin Moore and his wife Kate as they are expecting baby #2 in November. This baby will join Ella Kole who is a little over a year.

Eric Church and his wife Katherine are expecting a boy in October. He'll be their first child.

PROUD TO BE HERE

That's the title of Trace Adkins new CD that is set to hit shelves on August 2nd. "Just Fishin'" is the first single. Trace says, "The title song could have been based on my life, and it's about narrow escapes and the grace that guides you through. Obviously, now after the fire, Proud to Be Here takes on an even greater significance. Once again, I've been blessed and everyone is safe." Trace has had several near death experiences (once a tractor fell over on him crushing his sternum while working on his farm).

You can pre-order the deluxe edition starting July 12th on iTunes. The deluxe edition includes 4 additional tracks including a Blake Shelton duet for a song called "If I Was a Woman." Already can't wait to hear that one!

CMT AWARD WINNERS

"And the Buckle Goes to..."

Sugarland! "Stuck Like Glue" wins Duo Video of the Year

Justin Beiber w/ Rascal Flatts! "That Should Be Me" wins Collaborative Video of the Year

Jimmy Buffet and the Zac Brown Band! "Margaritaville" wins Performance of the Year

The Band Perry! "If I Die Young" wins Breakthrough Video of the Year

Miranda Lambert! "The House That Built Me" wins Female Video of the Year

Lady Antebellum! "Hello World" wins Group Video of the Year

Blake Shelton! "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking" wins Male Video of the Year

Taylor Swift! "Mine" wins Video of the Year

2011 CMT MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Jason Aldean, "My Kinda Party"
• Kenny Chesney, "The Boys Of Fall"
• Lady Antebellum, "Hello World"
• Miranda Lambert, "The House That Built Me"
• Rascal Flatts, "Why Wait"
• Sugarland, "Stuck Like Glue"
• Taylor Swift, "Mine"
• The Band Perry, "If I Die Young"
• Carrie Underwood, "Undo It"
• Zac Brown Band, "Colder Weather"

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Jason Aldean, "My Kinda Party"
• Kenny Chesney, "The Boys Of Fall"
• Toby Keith, "Bullets In The Gun"
• Blake Shelton, "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking"
• Keith Urban, "Without You"

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Sara Evans, "A Little Bit Stronger"
• Miranda Lambert, "The House That Built Me"
• Reba, "Turn On The Radio"
• Taylor Swift, "Mine"
• Carrie Underwood, "Undo It"

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Lady Antebellum, "Hello World"
• Little Big Town, "Little WhiteChurch"
• Rascal Flatts, "Why Wait"
• The Band Perry, "If I Die Young"
• Zac Brown Band, "Colder Weather"

DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Steel Magnolia, "Last Night Again"
• Sugarland, "Stuck Like Glue"
• The Civil Wars, "Barton Hollow"
• The JaneDear girls, "Wildflower"
• Thompson Square, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not"

USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Lee Brice, "Love Like Crazy"
• Aaron Lewis, "Country Boy"
• Jerrod Niemann, "Lover, Lover"
• The Band Perry, "If I Die Young"
• Thompson Square, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not"

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, "Don't You Wanna Stay"
• Justin Bieber feat. Rascal Flatts, "That Should Be Me"
• Kid Rock feat. Sheryl Crow, "Collide"
• Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels, "Country Boy"
• Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow, "Coal Miner's Daughter"'

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

• Martina McBride and Train, "A Broken Wing" from "CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride"
• Reba, "If I Were A Boy" from "Unplugged: Reba"
• Darius Rucker and Adele, "Need You Now" from "2010 CMT Artists of the Year"
• Keith Urban and John Mayer, "Sweet Thing" from "CMT Crossroads: John Mayer and Keith Urban"
• Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett, "Margaritaville" from "CMT Crossroads: Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band"

BEST WEB VIDEO OF THE YEAR (New for 2011; Best video created primarily for internet streaming)

• Jason Aldean, "My Kinda Party" (Live From The CMT Webcast)
• Luke Bryan, "It's A Shore Thing"
• Lady Antebellum, "Stars Tonight"
• Blake Shelton, "Kiss My Country Ass"
• Taylor Swift, "Mine" (Live from the Speak Now Album Release Party)

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Deaton Flanigen (award eligible videos include Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow's "Collide" and the JaneDear girl's "Wildflower")
• Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include Miranda Lambert's "The House That Built Me" and Blake Shelton's "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking")
• Chris Hicky (award eligible videos include Carrie Underwood's "Undo It" and Keith Urban's "Without You")
• David McClister (award eligible videos include The Band Perry's "If I Die Young" and LeAnn Rimes' "Swingin'")
• Roman White (award eligible videos include Lady Antebellum's "Hello World" and Kellie Pickler's "Makin' Me Fall In Love Again")

WILLIE'S POT CASE

Remember last year when police found about four ounces of weed on his tour bus? Well he won't be facing any jail time for charges of marijuana possession. He did earn a misdemeanor charge. He pleaded no contest after the prosecutors agreed to reduce the charges. If he stays out of trouble for the next 30 days and pays a $500 fine the judge will dismiss the case altogether.

NEW LADY A CD

Finally! I have word to share with you about the much anticipated 3rd album.

It's coming out September 13th and will be called "Own the Night."

"Just a Kiss" is the first single (and it's marvelous!) and their fastest-rising song so far.

After winning 5 Grammy's they began rehearsals for the album.

Hillary Scott calls the collection "nostalgic" and hopes we pick up that vibe. She says, "We just want that title, Own the Night, to carry over into our live shows like we want our fans, our audience to take ownership in the show and live in the moment and own the night, you know?"

One of the songs is called "We Owned the Night."

I am soooo, soooo excited for this album to come out!!! "Need You Now" is one of my fav albums that keeps finding it's way into my CD player.

SHAKE IT COUNTRY GIRL

I think many of us will be doing just that for Luke Bryan when he comes to the Dodge County Fair August18th. Right now Luke is on Tim McGraw's Emotional Traffic Tour and the other night in San Diego a young lady jumped on stage during that song and shook it so good it took security over a minute to get her off stage!

TRACE ADKINS HOUSE FIRE UPDATE

It has been ruled an accident. Investigators found a faulty electrical connection in a power strip in the garage. You'll recall Brianna said the dryer blew up - it was probably plugged in there.

"NOW" COUNTRY CD

"NOW That's What I Call Country Vol. 4" is out June 14th.

UMG is sponsoring a sweepstakes where the grand prize winner will get to meet and greet their favorite artist on the CD!

Here's the track listing (11 of these are #1's!:

1. Lady Antebellum - Hello World
2. The Band Perry - If I Die Young
3. Blake Shelton - Who Are You When I'm Not Looking
4. Thompson Square - Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not
5. Sugarland - Stuck Like Glue
6. Carrie Underwood - Undo It
7. Keith Urban - Put You In a Song
8. Easton Corbin - Roll With It
9. Miranda Lambert - Only Prettier
10. Eric Church - Smoke a Little Smoke
11. Chris Young - Voices
12. Luke Bryan - Someone Else Calling You Baby
13. Darius Rucker - Come Back Song
14. Jerrod Niemann - What Do You Want
15. Billy Currington - Let Me Down Easy
16. Taylor Swift - Back To December
17. Zac Brown Band - Colder Weather
18. George Strait - The Breath You Take

A NEW SHANIA SONG IS ON THE WAY!

It's been six years (who is she? Garth Brooks?), but during the finale of her show on OWN - "Why Not? With Shania Twain," on June 12th, we'll hear "Today Is Your Day." It will be available exclusively on iTunes immediately following. If you've been watching "Why Not? With Shania Twain" then you know all about it since they have documentted the creation of it during the show.

TRACE ADKINS HOUSE BURNS DOWN

Fortunately everyone was safe. The only casualty was the neighbor who was bitten by their dog when rescued. The poor doggie was scared so hopefully all will be forgiven. The neighbor is doing well. Brianna, one of Trace's daughters, told reporters for local TV station WTVF, "At first we were in the living room watching a movie and then the washer and dryer exploded in the garage."

Trace was flying to Alaska when this happened - he immediately flew back home. Wife Rhonda was not at home - a nanny was with the three youngest when the event occurred.

The fire spread quickly to the attic and from there they had a hard time containing it. Many items were stored in the basement, but due to water most everything was destroyed.

Rhonda puts it in perspective for us. She says "stuff is stuff," and while she is "sick" over the loss of wedding pix and negatives she did add, "practice fire safety and back up all your pictures."

I hope everyone takes the time to talk about how important fire safety is after hearing about this. Do you have a plan? Where will you all meet if this happens to you?

COVER SONGS

Gibson.com had their editors, writers and readers vote for the greatest cover songs ever released. Here's the list (with original artist in parentheses).

1. All Along the Watchtower - The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Bob Dylan)
2. Twist and Shout - The Beatles (The Top Notes, The Isley Brothers)
3. Hurt - Johnny Cash (Nine Inch Nails)
4. I Fought the Law - The Clash (The Crickets, Bobby Fuller Four)
5. Crossroads - Cream (Robert Johnson)
6. Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley - Leonard Cohen
7. Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds (Bob Dylan)
8. The House of the Rising Sun - The Animals (Traditional)
9. You Really Got Me - Van Halen (The Kinks)
10. Respect - Aretha Franklin (Otis Redding)
11. Jolene - The White Stripes (Dolly Parton)
12. Hound Dog - Elvis Presley ("Big Mama" Thornton)
13. Little Wind - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)
14. The Man Who Sold the World - Nirvana (David Bowie)
15. With a Little Help from My Friends - Joe Cocker (The Beatles)
16. Ain't That a Shame - Cheap Trick (Fats Domino)
17. Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Guns N' Roses (Bob Dylan)
18. Not Fade Away - The Rolling Stones (Buddy Holly and The Crickets)
19. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Devo (The Rolling Stones
20. Young Man Blues - The Who (Mose Allison